"Paternal" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"paternal" Definition
- connected with being a father; typical of a kind father
- related through the father’s side of the family
"paternal" Synonyms & Antonyms
"paternal" synonyms:
- patrilineal,
- patrimonial,
- patriarchal,
- on-ones-fathers-side,
- fatherly,
- fatherlike,
- paternalistic,
- benevolent,
- solicitous,
- concerned,
- kindly,
- protective,
- sympathetic,
- compassionate,
- warm,
- familial,
- friendly,
- parental,
- kind
"paternal" antonyms:
- maternal,
- motherly,
- hostile,
- rough,
- callous,
- aggressive,
- surly,
- brutal,
- abusive,
- foul,
- insolent,
- crass,
- cruel,
- rude,
- harsh,
- unkind,
- crude,
- antagonistic,
- hard